I recently tested Tamron’s 100-400mm. Immediately, there are several notable features: The weight or, really, lack thereof. Its fast autofocus. Image sharpness The price. Wow! So, let’s jump into some photos and thoughts on this new entry to the lightweight tele-zoom segment. I had high expectations for this lens as […]
The Laowa LW-FX 15mm f/4 lens is a marvel of technology at a very affordable price. The videos at Laowalenses.ca are inspirational: beautiful demonstrations of the lens’ ability to master near and far in depth of field and present a stunningly wide point of view. However, all seem to use a […]
Purchase the Tamron 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 SP or 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD SP and receive a Vanguard Carbon Fiber Monopod (VEO 2 CM-264) for FREE! ($159.99 Value) Purchase the Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD and receive a Tripod Ring Mount for FREE! ($189.99 Value) For more information […]
February 20, 2019, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of two new lenses for full-frame DSLR cameras—the 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043) zoom lens and the SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model […]
While Sony’s catalog of lenses for their full frame mirrorless E-mount has continued to grow, there are still some missing pieces in the inventory. One of those are decent options for shooting architecture and interiors. The absolute best lenses for this kind of work are Tilt/Shift lenses that allow one […]
Never let it be said that Chinese lens maker Venus Optics is afraid to take a risk with its Laowa lenses. From the very beginning of their existence, they have pushed the boundaries with what is possible in lens design, making lenses that no one else dares to make. They […]
When Tamron introduced the SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD (A012) wide angle zoom lens in early 2015, many photographers, including myself, considered it to be Tamron’s best lens of that generation. Soon after Tamron began to release several exceptional lenses, including the SP primes and the G2 (second generation) […]
New advanced, super high-quality, fast, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) August 31, 2018, Saitama, Japan–Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of a new high-speed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, the SP 15-30mm […]
Sony has been vying to steal some market share from Canon and Nikon for some time. While their innovation and impressive spec lists have been widely applauded, the Sony E mount has lacked a competitive lens selection. While Sony cameras like the A7R III and new A7 III are very […]
Tamron’s last two lens announcements might have created a bit of nostalgia for those familiar with vintage Tamron products. They announced a 28-75mm F/2.8 for Sony FE, and I have a lot of fond memories of using the slightly primitive but optically excellent 28-75mm F/2.8 Tamron lens in a Canon […]
